Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation
Accepts applications
Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation is a private foundation in Mishawaka, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $287,293 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $829 and the largest $161,580. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$287,293
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$829
- Largest grant$161,580
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $242,821 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,821 | 38 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $287,293 | 48 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeanie Shuck 3900 Edison Lakes Pkwy SUITE201, Mishawaka, IN 46545 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (574) 229-6484, jshuck@jwasfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Completed and signed application should be mailed in, faxed applications will not be accepted. Required materials include copies of child/family agreements, birth certificate, pay stubs and verification of any financial assistance. |
| Deadlines | October 30 |
| Restrictions | Children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years old are eligible to apply for the 2023-2024 school year. Child must show readiness to be in a primary environment (ability to follow direction, accept a gentle no, be potty trained.) families must qualify within the foundation's income guidelines of federal poverty level and 250% of the poverty level. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 44 | $247,889 |
| California | 1 | $33,504 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $887 |
| New York | 1 | $513 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Clark School | Scholarship | $161,580 |
| Amizetta Estate Winery | General support | $33,504 |
| Growing Kids Learning | General support | $9,863 |
| Saint Mary's College | Scholarship | $9,099 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,772 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,536 |
| The Montessori Academy at Edison | Scholarship | $5,516 |
| The History Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Purdue Univ | General support | $4,742 |
| A Spring of Hope | General support | $4,500 |
| Marian High School | Scholarship | $4,251 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,148 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,244 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Parish | Scholarship | $2,105 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,756 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,745 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,196 |
| St Judes Catholic School Foundation | Scholarship | $887 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $882 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $880 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $840 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $818 |
| La Lumiere School Inc | General support | $605 |
| West Side Preschool | General support | $513 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $503 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $360 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $360 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $358 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $319 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $290 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $280 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $236 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $230 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $167 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $160 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanie Shuck
- Larry A Swank
- Sherry LT Swank
Questions people ask
Does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 30.
How much does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation give?
$287,293 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $829.
Who runs Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanie Shuck (Executive Director), Larry A Swank (Trustee) and Sherry LT Swank (Trustee).
What does Jaxson William Augustus Swank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.